Project: Riviera 4400 Sport Yacht Series II

Riviera will launch at the soon to come Sydney boat show the Series II of the 4400 Sport Yacht model, which will feature a redesign of the exterior with some important visible changes to this successful model which presented in 2007 has sold since then over seventy units.  Considering the World economy was in a recession this was a super result by Riviera for this model.  The Series II main difference will be the feature of large side windows on the hull from fore to midships, and redesign of the hardtop also with larger glassed surfaces and now looking more aggressive and extended.  The coach roof of the 4400 Sport Yacht Series II looks a bit similar to that of the 5800 but maintains the traditional feel of the original design.  Other changes will be better headroom in the midships cabin, larger dash which take bigger electronics displays, and a seat located aft by the bathing platform.  A feature which has been much appreciated in the 5800 Sport Yacht.  The 4400 Sport Yacht Series II standard power will be for twin IPS600 with 435hp Volvo engines.  But the new Series II will also offer the choice of twin  Cummins 480hp with ZF Zeus aft looking pod drives. 
www.riviera.com.au

Hinckley New Web Site

Hinckley located at the Southwest Harbor, Maine USA is considered a legend among the boat builders, and now this famous name presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  Founded in 1928 by the family Hinckley, the company while being mostly appreciated for its classic lines was also among the first in building fiberglass boats, putting a rolling furling main sail, and hot and cold water system on a sailboat in 1948.  Hinckley is also a pioneer and today its boats are built what is patented and called the Dual Core system, which is fiberglass composite building technique with Kevlar on the outer skin, and Carbon fiber used in the inside shell.  In 1996 apart signalling a return to power boat building Hinckley was again an innovator when it launched it Jetboats range designed by Bruce King who redefined the Down East lobster boats, with its jet drive propulsion and the patented JetStick.  Today Hinckley offers two range of boats the power Jetboats, and Sailboats which offer a total of eighteen models.  The small entry level model is the T29C in the Jetboats range, and the largest Hinckley is the 70 Sou'wester of the Sailboats range.  Recent upcoming models in the power range is the T48 Mk.II MY and FB models.  Hinckley new web site takes you around with the following buttons; The Hinckley Experience, Jetboats, Sailboats, Service, and Contacts.

www.hinckleyyachts.com

Production History;

Picnic Boat 36 1994-2000 (450+) includes 36EP/Mk.II

Talaria 44 Ex 1999-2008

Picnic Boat 36 EP/Mk.II 2001-08 (450+) includes original 36

Talaria 40 2002-09

Talaria 44 Flybridge 2002-11

T29C 2002-14

T29R 2003-13

Talaria 55 2005-11

Picnic Boat 36 Mk.III 2010-19

Talaria 48 2010-12

Talaria 44 Mk.II 2010-13

Talaria 55 Mk.II 2011-21

Talaria 34 2012-17

Talaria 48 Mk.II 2013-

Talaria 43 2014-

Talaria 48R 2015-

Sport Boat 40C 2018-

Sport Boat 40X 2019-

Picnic Boat 40 2019-

Picnic Boat 37 S 2020-

35 2021-

Talaria 57 2022-

Project: DSME 43m

Daewoo Shipyard and Marine Engineering i.e. DSME presents the second project for its new super yacht line with this 43M boat.  The new project is the second so far presented of a design set, developed for DSME, by Italian designers and architects Andrea Borzelli and Francesco Rogantin.  Th other model which we showed you a couple weeks back is the 24M. The 43M is characterized by a dynamic style that plays with square angles and continuous glass surfaces which create a dialogue between interior and exterior.  Designed by Andrea Borzelli Architect with the cooperation of Francesco Rogantin for Naval Architecture and Engineering, this almost 43m long yacht is available with a four or five guest cabins lower deck layout with crew quarters in the bow area and a beach club and the garage astern. In the main deck, an aft relax area and an over sixty square meter saloon welcome the guests on board. At bow there is the master cabin featured by a big office, a walk-in closet and, if requested, a balcony at starboard side.  Between the main saloon and the owner cabin there is the lobby with a large staircase and a day bathroom, plus a technical area with galley, pantry and access to the crew quarters.  Two folding balconies along the side passages are positioned at mid saloon creating a nice airy-space feeling.  The upper deck’s main characteristic is an open relax area at bow, with sofas and sun beds beyond the wheel house. A second saloon, a day head, the captain’s cabin, a pantry area and an open aft dining area complete this deck’s features.  Finally, the 14 meter long sun deck is equipped with a Jacuzzi at bow, dining tables and sun beds.  The interior style and the layout are open to the potential owners  suggestions and needs.  Power is to be from twin 1050hp engines which should speed in the region of 14 knots max, and 13 of cruise.

www.dsme.co.kr

Improve-it = Botnia 37 Targa

Botnia Marin from Finland presents a new Comfort Fore Cabin for its Targa 37 model. As for the Targa 35 the 37 new CFC offers a totally new level of comfort on board, and adds more storage space. This alternative layout of the fore deck and cabin features a raised area with secure railing and easy movement. Inside, the CFC adds to more space, storage, head room, and the option of a second head. Just as the two feet smaller sister, for the Targa 37 this has produced two alternative bed layouts; a double drawn to starboard side, or a Vee-shaped berth. An optional toilet in the fore cabin is also available raising privacy and flexibility on board.  An optional sun pad is also available now on the raised part of the fore deck. 

www.targa.fi

Project: Horizon E54 Aero

Horizon presents its latest project the E54 Aero a motor yacht which is to be powered by Volvo IPS drive technology, an eco-friendly design, spacious interior volume, and efficient ride.  Driven by environmental awareness in manufacturing and operation, the Horizon E54 Aero is a modern yacht not only in looks and construction but also in its usage. Exterior styling to the E54 Aero is by JC Espinosa who created a modern streamlined profile, accentuated by large E-glass windows and an oversize windshield for enhanced natural light, increased visibility, and panoramic views. The three stateroom two head layout is comparable to that of a larger yacht, with thoughtfully-designed accommodations that maximize space while retaining an open feel. The IPS drive’s aft location provides increased interior volume, allowing a full-beam master with a walk-in closet, master head and room to spare for either a desk or seating. A guest stateroom with twin bunks is forward and to starboard, with a shared head to port and the highly spacious VIP cabin completely forward.  For entertaining with a view, the E54 Aero flybridge features sun pads and alfresco dining for eight, and a newly designed helm station with dynamic positioning system makes maneuvering and docking easy. The aft deck seating area seats six, with the option for an aft galley location that provides easy access to the aft deck, and a hydraulic high low swim platform and transom trunk storage proves ideal for a multitude of water sport activities.  The twin Volvo IPS900 with 670hp engines will give a top speed of 34 knots, and a cruise of 28 knots to the Horizon E54 Aero.  Hull number one was sold to a down under client and is scheduled for delivery at the end of this year.

www.horizonyacht.com

Improve-it = Elan Power 48

Elan presents a new version to it's current flagship the 48 Power.  This new main deck choice adds a patio door and reconfiguration of this area.  This optional layout choice was a request coming from a Northern Europe dealer.  In this new layout the 48 Power adds a patio door, with the dinette and galley moving on the main deck, and below area all reserved to the cabins and saloon.  The patio door choice also changes the main deck layout plan dramatically with a C-shaped settee located to aft, instead of the usual sun pad area.  Down below the choice remains as previously for a two or three cabins choice.  With the optional three cabins version you loose the lower saloon.  Power is as was previously with shaft propulsion twin Volvo 575hp, IPS600 with 435hp, or Cummins 600hp with ZF Zeus pods.

www.elan-yachts.com

New Model: Jet Tern 43 Artemis

Jet Tern continues to upgrade its planning European looking motor boat series, and this new 43 Artemis is the entry level of this range from the Chinese builder.  The 43 Artemis is the second model in this line up and follows the launch of the 46 model, which has since then been renamed as 48.  But further two projects for a 68/70, and a 55 are on the upcoming for the Artemis range.  The Jet Tern 43 Artemis offers a two cabins lower deck plan, with a Vee shaped berth to fore, and an owners master room to port side midships.  The galley is located below, and on the main deck is located the living with an L-shaped settee, drawers entertainment cabinet opposite, and a lower helm.  Engines are a standard of twin Yanmar 380hp which do deliver a quite slow top speed of 25 knots, to the rather heavy 16 tons loaded 43 Artemis. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.36 m (43.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.06 m

Length Waterline - 11.40 m

Beam - 4.10 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 16.1 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 1300 l

Water Capacity - 490 l

Accommodaiton - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6 LY3-YUTP 380hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Project: Bavaria 34 Sport HT

As is classic to the last couple years Bavaria strategy, the German boat builder follows the standard open version of the 34 Sport with the HT for hard top version.  Considering how much hard top models are in demand in the last couple years I am still surprised how this sort of concept is not followed often by other builders.  Considering the minimum expense in tooling and the benefits a hard top cruiser usually gives.  The 34 Sport HT builds its foundations on the standard model with the same cockpit, and high free board which allow for a spacious two cabins interior.  Engine power will be in five choices of petrol and diesel, single or twin.  Although my preferred choice has to be for the twin Volvo 220 or 260hp diesel engines.  This giving the 34 Sport HT the added safety of twin engines, and also good speed, making it suitable more for longer cruises.  

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Intermarine 60

The Brazilian boat builder Intermarine founded in 1973 continues the path into its new course as outlined in the fall of 2010 and presents the first of its fully made in house motor yachts and cruisers.  First to launch of this new era for Intermarine which will feature seven models is the 60 designed by Fernando de Almeida together with the yard's technical department.  As the above picture shows the Intermarine 60 is a very European looking design, with a curvy futuristic exterior line, and large glass surfaces featured in every area.  But a larger to the usual aft deck which is something of high demand in Brazil is also to be found in the very wisely designed 60 which shows the long term experience of Intermarine maturing in its own designs.  The main deck living interior area of the 60 offers a split level saloon; with C-shaped sofa, dining table, galley, and helm station.  Down below is the space for three double guest cabins all featured with a personal en-suite shower head. The middle cabin is also equipped with sliding single beds which on the occasion can also become a double berth. The owners stateroom located to midships features a dinette breakfast table to starboard side by the large view windows.  An intelligent option in the owners room is that the dinette can be changed to a sofa, chaise lounge, or vanity desk depending on your preference. To aft is a larger to the usual twin berths crew cabin also served with shower head.  The flybridge offers two sunbathing areas to fore and aft, between the C-shaped dinette, with a helm station, and wet bar located to port side. Power is from twin Volvo 900hp engines which will give a wide open throttle speed of 33 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.4 m (60.3ft)

Hull Length - 18.05 m

Beam - 4.90 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 26 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 640 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Project - Fernando de Almeida, Intermarine

www.intermarine.com.br

Project: Cabo 40 Hardtop Express

Cabo presents its latest project the 40 Hardtop Express which is to be presented live and in full affect in the coming Fort Lauderdale show.  The model follows in concept and style the recent novelty from the just relocated Carolina Cabo the 44 Hardtop Express, offering a three sided enclosed helm and cockpit area covered hard top.  The 40 Hardtop Express will use the hull lines and underwater shapes as used on the 40 Flybridge and Express models.  The helm of the 40 Hardtop Express will feature a centre line helm station which will be assisted by a second co-pilot seat to starboard.  Other amenities in the cockpit will be an L-shaped settee, and mezzanine settee looking to aft for the fishing action.  The interior follows what the 40 Express offers with a double master room to fore, L-shaped lounge sofa, galley, and shower head.  Standard power will be from twin 600hp Cummins with ZF Zeus pods propulsion.  But other more powerful 710hp Cats or Cummins options on shafts will also be available.

www.caboyachts.com